Stainless look laminate or sticker strips

[jlylec]

I have a fishtank that has fake oak trim on it. I am trying to get a stainless steel stand and was wondering if anyone knows of stainless laminate tape or something I could stick over the oak trim on the tank. Anything you think would work. I'm open to any suggestions!! Thanks in advance!

-Lyle

[Annette]

i believe both Formica and Alsa companies make such faux metal laminates. search the net for more info.

[Painterman]

jlylec,
I've done a couple of projects where I've used Aluminium Tape (you will find it in the Duct section at "Home Centers" It comes 2" wide, it is thick foil with adhesive on the back. If you lay it on so that you avoid bubbles and creases then scour the surface with synthetic steel wool ("Green Scrubbie") it looks just like stainless. If the oak trim has wood grain marks you might want to fill them with vinyl spackle or MH Ready Patch both are durable enough not to need a primer for this application. (you will still need to sand, the vinyl spackle can be wet sanded ie. a damp sponge)
Hope this helps
~Painterman

[buttons]

Lowes have rolls in the contact paper isle that are 4ft long x 20"wide about $ 5.00 and it looks and feels like brushed stainless steel,covered a lg square trashcan,that looks now like a stainless build in trash compactor.just put it on slow,peeling the back as you go to prevent bubbles.Also comes in copper,and brass.
Not to use for around hot area's

[Rainshowers]

I'm gonna look in their contact paper isle. I love Lowes...Free popcorn where I shop.

I just found some large wall stencils in the paint isle that make it look like wall paper when you're done...Never saw that before.

Love all the new ideas and products at the DIY stores! I could (and usually do) spend hours shopping, daydreaming and salivating. :)